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Old 23rd Dec 2010, 19:44
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Very shocked to see an FO doing a walkaround at night using his iPhone as a flashlight!
Probably the same guy who as a student used his mobile phone for timing purposes "well I don't have a watch do I - the school never gave me one" for navigation sorties, or who doesn't wear a belt with his uniform "cos the company doesn't issue one" etc.

There's a lot to be said for basic grooming and conditioning of young people today compared with the past and without meaning to sound like an old fart, I work with a lot of these 200 hour jet-cadets and am frequently surprised at the level of arrogance and lack of self-discipline exhibited in a once proud and highly professional industry.

Is it society and the education system that has given many of them such a strong sense of empowerment which, paired with mediocre technical and communication skills leads to this less than desirable situation?
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